SMS File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a SMS file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .SMS files.
What is a SMS file?
Files with the .sms extension usually contain SMS text messages that have been sent and received by a Sony Ericsson cell phone. When a user exports the messages from the cell phone to their computer, the files are saved with the .sms file extension. The SMS files are saved in a text-based format.
The .sms file extension is also used for Sega Master System emulator ROM image files, Microsoft package definition files, StarPlayer files, Warcraft 2 map files, Train Simulator sound management systemfiles, OpenOffice.org Math application formula document template files and Netscape PHYSICON Interactive plug-in files.
How to open SMS files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension SMS for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different SMS openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension SMS
While we know of one file format using the .SMS file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .SMS file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of SMS files. Remember, different programs may use SMS files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | MyPhoneExplorer | User submitted |
 | Scrapbook Factory | User submitted |
 | Scrapbooks Plus | User submitted |
 | Scrapbook Factory Deluxe | User submitted |
 | WinDS PRO Apps | User submitted |
 | SMSCaster E-Marketer GSM Enterprise | User submitted |
 | SMSCaster E-Marketer GSM Standard | User submitted |
| ITC Ilwis30 | User submitted |
| Open ModelSphere | User submitted |
| SMSCaster E-Marketer Enterprise | User submitted |
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